Artists on Elgin invites secondary school students to participate in RBC Dominion Securities "Art Impact" Juried Art Show

SUDBURY, On –February 15, 2013 – Artists on Elgin is thrilled to be opening up a category in the RBC Dominion Securities "Art Impact" Juried Art Show for secondary school students residing in Northeastern Ontario. Secondary school students working in any two or three dimensional medium are invited to submit up to three pieces of work representing one or more of the elements - the theme for this year's show.

Artists on Elgin decided to open up the contest to secondary school students in an effort to engage students in the arts. There will be three prizes distributed in the secondary school category. Best in show will receive $250.00, second place will receive $150.00 and third place prize is a $100. The top three pieces will be on display at the Vale Living with Lakes Centre during the last three weeks of June.

"We know there is a lot of talent in secondary schools and we look forward to watching it emerge in our second RBC Dominion Securities "Art Impact" Juried Art Show", explains Muiriel Checkeris, Chair of the Northern Artist Gallery.

Submissions will be judged by a jury of highly respected members of the art community. The jury will choose the first, second and third place winners, which will be announced at the reception which will take place at the Vale Living with Lakes Centre in June.

Registration is now open, and the deadline for submissions is Monday, April 15, 2013. Further information and registration packages are available on our website at www.artistsonelgin.ca or by contacting Shelby at 705-674-0415 or
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Artists on Elgin is a project of its parent organization, The Northern Artist Gallery, where artists can exhibit, promote and sell their work in an attractive and professional gallery space. Artists on Elgin aims to build mutually beneficial partnerships between the artists and the community by addressing the business and marketing needs of the local art industry. Artists on Elgin is the ideal place to find that perfect gift for any occasion. Visit us online at www.artistsonelgin.ca, or visit our Facebook Page.